Version Comparison

 
Feature
AbacusLaw Version

Time, Billing and Accounting

v2005(v16)
v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Integrated Practice Manager and Accounting Manager
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll
Payroll, Split Billing, Enhanced Trust Accounting, Financial Report Groups, 1099 Reporting, deposit slips, budgeting
Windows XP look and feel  
Access/create multiple time tickets from practice management or accounting interface  
Enhanced check writer and register  
View/Reprint bills - Every bill is automatically saved as a PDF linked to the corresponding matter.  
Integration with PPI Credit Card Processing  
Online checkbook reconciliation    
Online banking    
Customizable billing    
Time Ticket Finder      
Currency Symbols Supported      
Expanded Deduction Codes for Payroll Processing      
International Credit Card Processing      
Enhanced Online Banking      
         

Message Control

v2005(v16)
v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Quickfill phone messages
Instant messaging intra-office-only
Archive/retrieve messages
Advanced message handling - Forward, Acknowledge, Email Reply
Reply to all and filter messages by date  
Add web hyperlinks and link directly to network files in messageslips  
Send event messages from calendar  
MessageSlips Previews      
         

Staff Management

v2005(v16)
v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Integrated In/Out board
Multi-office synchronization
         

Telephone Control

v2005(v16)
v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Multitasking call manager
Lookup info while taking notes
Advanced message handling
         

Calendar/Docket Control

v2005(v16)
v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Daily Organizer
Weekly Calendar
Monthly Calendar
Court Rules
Laser Printable Calendars
Date Calculator
Docket Tickler
Resource & Facility Scheduling
Operator Audit Trail
Automatic Reminders
Statutes of Limitation Tracking
Assign and Track Tasks
Workgroup Scheduling
Holiday Generator
Calendar Printouts with Events in Different Colors
On Point Event detail
Printable Free Time Display
Basic Time Tracking
Weekly Calendar 5 & 7 day view
E-Calendars
Staff Calendar Side -by-Side
Monthly Calendar with Event Details Color Coded
Code events or people by color
Display events in order that you prefer
Alert colleagues by instant message when scheduled items change
Start Weekly Calendars with current day or any day of the week
Mark events and notes as private, only visible by creator  
Resizable Mini Calendar - shows one to twelve months  
Drag and drop events on the daily organizer  
eLaw calendaring integration    
Smart Alarms      
Alarms Actions      
Smart Phone Alarm Sync      
Fast Event Prioritization      
         

Matter/Case File Control

v2005(v16) v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Instant Office-wide File Access
Track Linked Names, Events and Documents
Mailing Labels
User Defined Fields & Screens
Malpractice Report
Notes Tab For Every Matter
Matters List Report and Many More Matter Reports
Picture Window
Document Tracking
Document Assembly
Browse Includes All Phone Numbers
Browse Columns Can Be Moved and Resized
Change Index by Clicking on Header
Customized File Folder Labels
Save & Review Emails by Matter
E-Filing
File Numbers Auto Increment
Supports Word and WordPerfect
Integrated Name & Matter Notes
Auto Delete Future Events when Closing a Matter
Longer Fields - up to 75 characters on matter names, expanded name fields for contacts  
Multiple Record Tagging - tag multiple events to reschedule, delete or mark as done  
Adds support forWordPerfect version 13  
Simplified Installation      
Adobe Scan and Link      
Save-and-Logâ„¢ Document Organization      
New PDF Report Engine      
Easy Eyes Previews      
         

Contact Control

v2005(v16) v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Master Rolodex/Address Book
Link to E-mail Programs
Quick Form Envelope Control
Group Note Stamping
Name to Name Linking
Full E-mail Program replaces Outlook
Integrated Name & Matter Notes
Print Labels or Envelopes from a Query or Tagged Names
Internet Maps - your choice of Google, MapQuest or Yahoo map from any contact  
Lookup zip codes for multiple client work and home addresses on the same screen.  
Outlook Integration - Import email to related matters    
Access all related email from the matter screen email tab    
Enhanced Email Automation      
Phone Call Manager      
         

Practice Control

v2005(v16) v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Reduced Malpractice Premiums
Timeslips Link
Palm Pilot Link
Laptop Synchronization
Home Office Synchronization
Link with Windows CE and Pocket PC PDA's
Synchronizing with Outlook
Mark an Event done using PDA and bill time automatically
BlackBerry Synchronization  
Create Matters from intake screens    
Import client data from web forms    
Drag and Drop Document Linking      
Google-style Form Search      
PDF Court Form Design Suite      
Super Intake Forms      
Instant Google Searches      
Multiple Names and Matters Side-by-Side      
Grab and Add New Contacts      
         

Reports

v2005(v16) v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Over 100 Standard Reports
Built-in Custom Report Engine
Operator Audit Report
Malpractice Alert Report
Proportional Fonts for Reports
Event Reports include Names/Matter information
Quick Forms with Logo or Watermark
Default Queries
Enhanced Formatting
Apply Logos to Your Reports
My Reports - one click to show only reports you regularly use  
Matter Synopsis Report - see all details (including notes, history and documents) related to a matter listed chronologically  
Expanded Malpractice Report - includes matters without notes and future calendared events  
Make any PDF court form editable    
Auto-fill Court Forms    
Excel Spreadsheet Integration      
New PDF Report Engine      
         

General

v2005(v16) v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Case History
Telephone Dialer
Conflicts of Interest Checking
Mailmerge
Alarms
Activity Timer
Password Protection
Shortcut Keys
Import/Export
Internet Integration
Global Replace/Delete
Backup & Restore
Undelete
Automatic Zip Code Lookup
Search On Any Data Field
Rules Can Imbed Forms
Quick Queries
Improved Legal Spell Checker
Security Profiles
Faster Word Processor Integration
32-Bit Technology
Improved Conflict Check Report
Scroll Tips
Adobe Scanner Support
Smart Screens
Hyperlinks
Custom Name Plaque
Support for Windows XP, patches, service packs & updates
Click on Web Address in a note to Open in Browser
Works with Abacus Special Editions
Create and share Practice Packs
Spanish version available
Support for Windows Vista, patches, service packs & updates  
Personalize Toolbar in Accounting Manager and Practice Manager - select icons for just the features you use  
Personalize backgrounds, colors and fonts for your matter, note and contact screens.  
Simplified Installation      
No Skipped Backups      
Create Separate Abacus Databases      
Directly Sync to the iPhone      
Sync to Newer Smart Phones      
Field Mapping to Smart Phones      
         

Fortress - Advantage Database Server

v2005(v16) v2006(v17) 2008(v18) 2010(v19)
Virtually crash-proof data safety for wired networks
Data protection for wireless networks  
Allows secure operation of AbacusLaw with your remote PC software  
 
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